The Venture Matrix scheme is a work-based learning scheme that aims to improve the student's employability skills and enhances their entrepreneurial and enterprise capabilities as part of their academic studies. Within the Venture Matrix students are given the chance to tackle real-life challenges within a safe and secure environment, whilst gaining new skills for their future employment. Students are able to set up their own simulated ventures or social enterprise and trade with each other, mirroring the real world, but in a risk-free environment. The Venture Matrix does not only involve Sheffield Hallam students and staff, but also organisations, businesses, and schools and colleges within the local region, who form part of the Venture Matrix community too.